Here are some great gifts for those heading off to school and to the dorms this fall. These gift ideas can also be used for those who like gizmos and gadgets.
Signal sniffer-outer.
Why bother booting up your laptop to find Wi-Fi hotspots when you can seek them out with this nifty handheld gizmo? Simply hit the scan button in a highly Jack Bauer fashion and the detector will sniff out a signal and display specific info, including signal strength, network ID, encryption status and channel.
Operated by just 2xAAA batteries the Digital WiFi Detector is destined to become an essential traveling companion for all you roving surfers who don’t want to boot up and scan every time you suspect there’s a signal nearby.
Price: $69.95
Great gizmo, small package.
Have you got an iPod Shuffle? Do you drink beer? Do you use keys? If the answer is yes to all three, then you need the Bevy. This ingenious sliver of sturdy plastic and bottle top-biting metal functions as an iPod Shuffle case, a bottle opener and a keyring. Talk about multi-tasking!
iPod and earphones not included.
Price: $14.95
Beethoven or Britney – you decide!
Swearing at your alarm clock will soon become history because this ultra-sleek LCD cube will rouse you with any sound, song or playlist you fancy. Simply upload your MP3s via USB 2.0 cable(provided) and this travel-friendly, battery-operated cube sounds so fantastic, you can even use it as a stand-in sound system in your bedroom – or wherever else you fall asleep.
128MB Mp3 Alarm Clock features snooze function, 10 hours continuous play back, and portable travel size! Approximately 6cm(W) x 7cm(H) x 6cm(D).
Not Mac compatible. Requires 4x AA batteries (not included).
Price: $59.95
Mmm… Coffee!
Who says you need gurgling coffee machines, drip-drop percolators and clumsy baristas to get your daily bean fix. Not us, because this ingenious manual coffee maker produces the richest, smoothest brew in under 30 seconds.
Using the AeroPress is a snap: simply put your coffee in the transparent chamber, pour in hot water, stir for 10 seconds and then depress the plunger. Gentle air pressure forces the mix through a special micro-filter and into the cup below. Easy, right? The total brewing time of only 30 seconds reduces acidity in the grounds and results in an exceptionally smooth taste. And the total immersion of the grounds causes rapid yet robust extraction of flavor. We could go on with the scientific blurb but the bottom line is the AeroPress makes the most delicious cup of coffee (including espresso) we’ve ever tasted.
The amazing AeroPress comes complete with everything you need to get started, including a year’s supply of micro filters, so unless you’re a chronic bean fiend the only thing you need to buy is the coffee, and of course your own coffee mug!
Price: $29.95
From CD to musical mosaic.
Show off your favorite CD artwork without resorting to glue with these clever little frames that allow you to wall-mount CDs without ruining the wall.
The art of noise? Absolutely.
Each kit comes with 9 CD Wall Tile. Each CD Wall Tile can hold either single or double CDs in their cases. It’s quick to install and simple to change.
CD Wall Tiles leaves no damage to your walls. Perfect gift for those who have restriction on what can be put on the walls of their dorm room.
Price: $39.95
For more gift ideas, check out Firebox.com.
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